Oriental longheaded grasshopper

Description

Acrida cinerea, sometimes called the Oriental longheaded grasshopper/locust or the Chinese grasshopper though this name is also applied to Oxya chinensis, is a member of the Acrididae family. Like other members of the genus Acrida, Acrida cinerea lacks stridulatory organs on its legs and so they do not make noise while moving. Historically it has been used as a human food source, and it has been investigated for its nutritional value for the poultry industry. Acrida cinerea males are typically 40–50 mm (1.6–2.0 in) in length while females are 70–80 mm (2.8–3.1 in). They are either green or brown in color with colorless wings. A. cinerea has long legs which allow it to jump long distances. Acrida is a genus of grasshoppers in the family Acrididae. The genus contains around 40 species which are found in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, Hawaii, and Australia. Insects of this genus are omnivorous and a well-known pest of many agricultural crops.